AFCEE
Remedial Process Optimization Handbook (2001)
The purpose of this handbook is to assist remediation site managers and their
operating contractors in ensuring that each remediation system is effectively making
progress toward site cleanup objectives and remains protective of human health and the
environment.

Final Report: Pilot Region-Based Optimization Program for Fund-Lead Sites,
EPA Region III (2007)Newly Posted!
This report describes a pilot study for a Region-based optimization program,
implemented by a Regional Optimization Evaluation Team (ROET) that was conducted
in U.S. EPA Region III at Fund-lead sites with pump-and-treat (P&T) systems. The
ROET is comprised of Regional management, Regional technical staff, technical
experts unassociated with the sites, and a representative from EPA’s Office of
Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation (OSRTI), and the pilot program
represents a modification of the process currently used in the nationwide OSRTI
program. The report provides a discussion of how the pilot program differs from
current practice and lessons learned in the pilot study.
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Interstate Technology Regulatory Council (ITRC) Brochure on Remediation Process
Optimization (RPO) (2002) – RPO, is the systematic evaluation and enhancement of
site remediation processes to ensure that human health and the environment are being
protected over the long term at minimum risk and cost. RPO may result in cost savings
when ineffective systems are overhauled or replaced with innovative technologies.Download (348KB/2pp/PDF)

Navy
and Marine Corps Optimization Working Group Website
The working group is comprised of representatives from the Navy's Engineering Field
Divisions, Engineering Field Activities, the Naval Facilities Engineering Service
Center (NFESC), the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), and the Chief of
Naval Operations (CNO). The goal is to develop guidance for optimizing Remedial Action
Operation (RAO) and Long Term Monitoring (LTM) phases of site cleanup projects. The
group is also tracking Navy lessons learned for obtaining cost-effective RAO and LTM
contract services. This website contains:

United
States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Remediation System Evaluation (RSE) Checklists (1999)
In order to assist USACE personnel and their contractors in performing these RSEs, a
suite of checklists has been developed. The checklists guide the evaluation of the
operations and maintenance of equipment and processes; provide suggestions on
identified problems; and assist evaluators in identification of possible cost saving
alternatives. This website also contains an example report, general instructions, a
guide scope of work, and a guide clause.